<p><strong>Financial Accountant - 3-4 Month Contract | South Yarra | Hybrid</strong><br /> Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the finance function during a high-volume period, contributing to smooth month-end delivery, financial reporting and system-related activities.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Company</strong></span></p><p>We are seeking a Systems Accountant with a Business Central/D365 background to join a dynamic and growing business based in South Yarra. This interim role is perfect for a technical accountant who can dive into the back-end of the system, troubleshoot, and make impactful improvements.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Role:</strong></span></p><p>This is a 3-4 month interim position and a perfect opportunity to make impactful change within the business.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li><strong>Month-End Financial Reporting</strong>: Preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.</li><li><strong>Systems Support & Troubleshooting</strong>: You will act as the first line of support for users encountering issues with the Business Central/D365 system, adjusting configurations and solving problems to ensure seamless operation.</li><li><strong>Module Enhancement</strong>: The company implemented Business Central two years ago but didn't fully integrate all available modules. You'll play a key role in optimising and enhancing the system, including the incorporation of additional modules to improve business efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Areas of Focus:</strong></span></p><ul><li><strong>Fixed Assets</strong>: Take ownership of the Fixed Asset module to streamline processes, improve tracking, and maximise the system's capabilities for the business.</li><li><strong>Inventory Model</strong>: Strengthen the company's procurement processes by improving the Inventory module, enhancing supply chain visibility and cost control.</li><li><strong>Recurring Billing Setup</strong>: Lead the setup and improvement of recurring billing, helping the business establish automated and reliable billing cycles.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Your Profile:</strong></span></p><ul><li>Strong technical background in <strong>Business Central/D365</strong>.</li><li>Ability to act as both an accountant and a technical systems expert.</li><li>CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent).</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience in systems implementation and post-implementation optimisation, particularly in finance-focused modules.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Job reference: 06810-0013342049</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZmVyZ3VzLm1hbm5lcnMuNjM5NTEuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is one of Australia's most respected and esteemed professional services firms, renowned for delivering strategic, commercially driven advice to a diverse portfolio of high-profile organisations, sophisticated private clients, and large family enterprises. With a national presence and an enviable reputation for excellence, the firm is regularly engaged in high-impact matters, major transactions, and complex commercial challenges.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller leads the firm's financial management and operational finance function. You will oversee all core accounting activities such as, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll, working capital, trust accounting and financial analysis, whilst driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting frameworks.</p><p>This is both a hands-on and strategic leadership position. You will develop and mentor a high-performing finance team, provide commercially focused insights to senior stakeholders, and influence firm-wide decision-making within a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop a team of five, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Set clear expectations aligned with the firm's financial goals and ensure the delivery of high-quality support to internal stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Management Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver accurate monthly financial results and departmental P&Ls.</li><li>Partner with the CFO to drive insights into profitability, utilisation, recovery matter performance and business drivers.</li><li>Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and variance analysis, providing valuable commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support data-driven decision-making with actionable commercial insights.</li><li>Drive cost management initiatives and assess business cases for operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Accounting, Payroll & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements and all external audit processes.</li><li>Manage statutory and tax compliance requirements, including BAS, FBT and associated reconciliations.</li><li>Supervise end-to-end payroll, including monthly processing, superannuation, adjustments and relevant tax obligations.</li><li>Prepare profit forecasts, tax reconciliations and professional services income calculations.</li><li>Produce accurate partner income and annual distribution statements.</li></ul><p><strong>Projects, Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to finance, IT and cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing accuracy, efficiency and automation.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities for process innovation within the finance function.</li><li>Document and embed best-practice financial processes across the organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver high-quality financial reporting and tailored analysis for partners and senior leaders.</li><li>Lead benchmarking and survey reporting processes.</li><li>Provide clear, commercial commentary to support strategic decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>External Stakeholder & Relationship Management</strong></p><ul><li>Manage key relationships with banks, auditors, accountants, insurers and technology partners.</li><li>Negotiate supplier contracts and oversee annual banking facility reviews.</li><li>Monitor banking covenants and ensure compliance with financial obligations.</li></ul><p><strong>Working Capital & Cashflow Management</strong></p><ul><li>Drive strong working capital performance, with a focus on billing, collections and WIP management.</li><li>Manage partner capital contributions, loans and equity reconciliations.</li><li>Maintain accurate cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning frameworks.</li><li>Provide recommendations to enhance the firm's financial resilience</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You are an experienced, commercially minded finance leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for elevating financial operations.</p><p><strong>You will bring:</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualification with 10+ years' experience in finance or accounting roles (professional services experience highly regarded).</li><li>Minimum 5 years' experience in finance leadership, with demonstrated capability in developing and empowering teams.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in partnership and trust structures.</li><li>Proven capability in process improvement and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Advanced financial analysis, problem-solving and project management skills.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong time management, and comfort operating in an environment with competing priorities.</li><li>Commercial acumen, proactive thinking, and the confidence to challenge the status quo.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>This is an exceptional leadership opportunity within a prestigious, values-driven firm known for its culture of excellence, collaboration, and long-term stability. You will work closely with highly respected senior leaders, influence key strategic decisions, and play a pivotal role in driving the firm's financial performance and operational sophistication.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>If you are a senior finance leader seeking a high-impact role within a reputable and established professional services organisation, we would love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Reference Number: </em><em><a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000005SBaL">06810-0013336907</a></em><em>LH</em></strong></p><p><strong>This is an on-site position.</strong></p><p><br /> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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<p><strong>Financial Controller - Private Equity Backed | High-Growth Logistics<br /><br /></strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Melbourne Airport<strong><br /> <br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong><strong> Chief Financial Officer</strong></p><p>Join a fast-growing, private equity-backed global logistics business as its Financial Controller-driving financial excellence, systems transformation, and operational performance across multiple international markets. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead in a dynamic, high-growth environment with significant strategic impact.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will own financial reporting, controls, tax, and systems development while partnering closely with the CFO and senior leaders. You'll lead the organisation through its first external audit, implement a new ERP, and shape budgeting, forecasting, and commercial insights in a PE-backed setting.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What You'll Lead</strong></p><ul><li>End-to-end financial control, board reporting, and compliance across global entities</li><li>Delivery of timely, accurate reporting, KPIs, and bank covenant requirements</li><li>Implementation of a new ERP/accounting system and ongoing process automation</li><li>Preparation of the first global budget and rolling forecasts</li><li>Multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and transfer pricing support</li><li>M&A due diligence and integration</li><li>Leadership of a capable international finance team</li><li>Cash flow, treasury, currency exposure, and working capital optimisation</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualification (mandatory)</li><li>Strong technical accounting background; Big 4 experience desirable</li><li>Experience in PE-backed, high-growth or complex multinational environments</li><li>Proven success in ERP/system implementations</li><li>Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to deliver clarity, control, and commercial insight in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>Shape the finance function during a pivotal growth phase</li><li>Direct impact on systems, strategy, controls, and global performance</li><li>High executive visibility and real opportunities to influence the next stage of growth</li><li>Dynamic, engaging environment with a private equity mindset</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Working Environment</strong></p><p>Based at Melbourne Airport with some travel as required, and flexibility during peak reporting periods<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you are a commercially-minded and are hungry to improving business lines and operations and you are a finance professional with the drive to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or email directly to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Reference No: 06810-0013336083MG </strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWF0dC5nYXZpbi4zOTEyMy4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>We're partnering with a leading healthcare organisation in Melbourne's Southeast to bring on an experienced Senior Financial Accountant for a 3-5 month contract. This is a full-time, onsite role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and understands the financial rhythms of aged care, hospitals, or broader healthcare services.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end financial close</li><li>Prepare and review journals, reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Manage compliance, audit requirements, and regulatory reporting</li><li>Analyse financial performance and provide insight to leadership</li><li>Maintain integrity of the general ledger and internal controls</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management</li><li>Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial outcomes</li><li>Drive process improvements and strengthen financial system</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical accounting capability across month-end, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance</li><li>Proven experience in healthcare or aged care finance (hospital, residential care, community health or similar)</li><li>Ability to hit the ground running, add value quickly, and support a high-performing finance team</li><li>Confidence working with operational leaders and navigating the nuances of healthcare cost centres, funding models, and regulatory requirements</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p><em>Reference Number: </em><strong><em>06830-0013343920 IT</em></strong></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aXNvYmVsLnR1cm5lci40NDUzOC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity exists for a <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to step into a broad, hands-on leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation operating at scale across Victoria. This role offers exposure to <strong>end-to-end financial leadership</strong>, strategic business partnering, and direct engagement with executive stakeholders and the Board.</p><p>This is an ideal <strong>first-time industry move</strong> for a high-performing Manager from a <strong>Mid-Tier or Big 4 professional services background</strong> who is ready to step into a true leadership role and make a tangible impact. This would also be suitable for someone with <strong>strong industry experience</strong>, looking to step up from a senior financial accountant role.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting to the CFO, this role will see you take full ownership of the finance function while leading a small, capable team across financial accounting, management accounting and transactional operations.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing the <strong>finance team</strong> across financial accounting, management accounting and accounts.</li><li>Acting as a <strong>strategic business partner</strong> to senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Owning the <strong>budgeting and reforecasting cycles</strong>, providing insights and recommendations.</li><li>Delivering <strong>accurate and timely monthly financial reporting packs</strong> across revenue, expenditure, AR, AP and performance metrics.</li><li>Driving <strong>cashflow management</strong>, analysis and forecasting.</li><li>Leading the <strong>external audit process</strong> and supporting the preparation of the annual financial statements.</li><li>Managing the organisation's <strong>insurance program</strong>.</li><li>Supporting <strong>Board reporting and governance requirements</strong>.</li><li>Delivering KPI reporting and long-term financial planning to support business strategy.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all <strong>statutory and regulatory obligations</strong>.</li></ul><ul><li>Leading continuous improvement across <strong>financial controls, risk and systems</strong>.</li></ul><p>This is a highly visible role that blends <strong>technical excellence, leadership, and commercial influence</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>You are a commercially astute, values-led finance professional who thrives in a broad, high-impact role. You bring a strong technical foundation and are now ready to step out of professional services into a senior in-house leadership position.</p><p>You will likely have:</p><ul><li><strong>5 - 8 years' experience</strong>.</li><li><strong>CA or CPA qualification</strong>.</li><li><strong>Mid-Tier or Big 4 background</strong> highly regarded - first movers strongly encouraged.</li><li>A strong blend of <strong>financial accounting, management reporting and commercial analysis</strong>.</li><li>Proven experience <strong>leading or mentoring junior staff</strong>.</li><li>Advanced <strong>Excel skills</strong>, including sophisticated modelling.</li><li>High levels of <strong>accuracy, attention to detail and analytical thinking</strong>.</li><li>Strong <strong>written and verbal communication skills</strong>.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities in a <strong>fast-paced environment</strong>.</li><li>A <strong>values-driven leadership style</strong> with high energy and a collaborative mindset.</li></ul><p>You are someone who wants to be <strong>closer to the business</strong>, influence outcomes, and be part of an organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">pply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button</p><p><em>Reference Number:</em> <strong>06810-0013343641JM</strong></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a highly respected and continuously evolving business. A well known and much-admired innovator, they are well established but continue to grow by both market share and strategic acquisition.</p><p>A highly respected, innovative business with a strong international presence and an enviable reputation for excellence across the region, our client is known for its pioneering products and people-first culture. The organisation offers a hybrid working model and supports flexible work arrangements as well as providing genuine opportunities for professional and career development. As the company continues to expand across key markets across APAC, Europe and the Americas, it now seeks an experienced Tax Manager to strengthen its global finance and compliance capabilities.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />The Role</span></strong></p><p>In this pivotal position, the successful candidate will play a central role in overseeing the company's statutory, tax and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions. With responsibility for managing the end-to-end global tax compliance calendar, they will take a lead in ensuring all obligations are met accurately, efficiently and in accordance with local regulations.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing statutory reporting activities, including preparation and review of financial statements, technical accounting papers, and audit deliverables</li><li>Maintaining company registrations, corporate filings and state-level compliance obligations (ASIC and international equivalents)</li><li>Developing and implementing tax strategies that support compliance while optimising global tax positions</li><li>Reviewing and overseeing group transfer pricing policies and providing transfer pricing information to external parties preparing returns.</li><li>Overseeing all tax lodgements across several regions, coordinating closely with external advisors to review, prepare and file returns</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline tax processes, systems and controls, realising automation opportunities and strengthening audit processes.</li><li>Acting as a key liaison for auditors, tax advisors, insurance brokers and company secretarial teams across all jurisdictions</li><li>Coordinating corporate insurance renewals and managing any claims in partnership with insurance brokers</li><li>Completing mandatory surveys and statistical submissions to relevant authorities, both in Australia and internationally</li><li>Supporting ESG and sustainability reporting metrics, as well as shareholder and lender reporting requirements</li><li>Contributing to month-end and year-end activities, including journals, ledger reviews and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting of tax and compliance-related costs</li></ul><p>This role offers significant scope to influence the company's global tax framework and contribute to continuous improvement across compliance and reporting functions. It will be a high-profile position within the broader finance team and will encompass working with and presenting to stakeholders at a senior level.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>A qualified tax professional, you will bring 3 or more years of relevant experience, preferably gained within a global organisation or a reputable accounting firm, advising multinational clients. With sound technical capability, judgement, and the confidence to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements in an autonomous role, you will be motivated by an opportunity to evolve and continuously improve the tax function in a growing global company.</p><p><strong>You will bring:</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualification, with proven experience in tax and statutory reporting</li><li>Global or multi-jurisdictional exposure and comfort working with overseas as well as Australian entities</li><li>Strong working knowledge of taxation principles and accounting standards with demonstrated ability to apply them in practice</li><li>Experience navigating new or evolving regulatory requirements and adapting processes accordingly</li><li>Technically competent and familiar with tax and ERP systems</li><li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills</li><li>A proactive, improvement-oriented mindset and desire to grow within a high-performing technology business</li><li>Exposure to US tax and compliance obligations would be highly regarded</li><li>A problem-solving, continuous improvement mindset and an ability to see beyond the BAU for the wider benefit of the business.</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a comfort in working with and presenting to senior stakeholders.</li><li>A down to earth style unburdened by jargon and a comfort in presenting to a non-technical audience.</li><li>A team-focused and inclusive approach to achieving shared goals via collaboration.</li><li>Comfort with autonomy and decision making without direct supervision.</li><li>At ease with a multi-faceted role in a lean and non-siloed team.</li><li>A positive, can-do attitude and an eagerness to progress your career with a forward-thinking company.</li></ul><p>For the right individual, this represents an exceptional opportunity. The business can offer career progression, professional development, flexible working arrangements and a truly great career. The successful candidate will become part of an organisation with an exceptionally positive culture where individuals are encouraged to be themselves, wins are celebrated, and people genuinely love where they work. </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Reference Number: 0</em>6810-0013338838 </strong></p><p><strong>This is a </strong>hybrid <strong>position</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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